Toyota Hybrid as fast as a Porsche? PIX

[kenstogie]

http://www.trendpimp.com/article/162...HS_Rocket.html



"Toyota has made me a happy man. Imagine having a car that is much faster than a Porsche, Mercedes AMG and any M series car from BMW and still cost 1/4 the price! Well Toyota plans to sell the FT-HS somewhere in the mid 30k range which, if correct, has me sold as I type this down. The goal of the rear wheel drive(thank god!) hybrid powertrain is to produce 400 horsepower and achieve 0-60 mph in around 4 seconds. This is accomplished with by combining a 3.5-liter V6 and an electric motor in a similar manner to the Lexus GS450h. What else does Toyota have in store? Well, for starters the 2+2 vehicle features a unique retractable roof similar to a targa top, but most likely will cancel out any use of the backseats when down. There still is no final word if the Toyota FT-HS will make it to production, but they haven't had a sports car since the Supra in 1997. So if anyone from Toyota reads this article, be sure to get this car onto the production line, I will surely be your first customer!"

[gvarsity]

Thats smoking. Might have to start putting aside a little for a down payment.

[n3uka]

I wonder what the actuall price would be once produced (if it makes it)
many cars start out reasonable and end up very high. The Viper is one
example.

if it stays under 40, I would be in line for 1. I am sure it would be
a long line.

Thanks for the info

[Rploaded]

Its a great concept, look at the highlander hybrid suv it will chirp all 4 wheels going into second.......


But 30k, the technology is to expensiv, I think it will land closer to 85K.

Why sell a car for cheap when people will pay......

[Baric]

Originally Posted by kenstogie

http://www.trendpimp.com/article/162...HS_Rocket.html

There still is no final word if the Toyota FT-HS will make it to production, but they haven't had a sports car since the Supra in 1997.

Thats some boots to fill - the Supra was a beautiful car. Still, the FT-HS doesnt look bad...

[Papichulo]

That is an awesome car. Ford and some other complanies are working on a low emission high torque/hp diesel / hydrogen sports cars that have similar #s. Great post.